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$\mathrm{NH}_{3}$ group in a coordination compound is named as
ChemistryCoordination CompoundsVITEEEVITEEE 2006
Options:
  • A ammonium
  • B ammine
  • C amine
  • D ammonia
Solution:
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The correct answer is: ammine
Neutral ligands are given the same names as the neutral molecule. However, two very important exceptions to this rule are: $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$ Aquo (Aqua) $\mathrm{NH}_{3}$ Ammine.

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